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General Special Education Schools in Washington

223 students earned Teaching Students with Disabilities degrees in Washington in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, General Special Education is the 8th most popular major in the state out of a total 78 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Special Education Majors in Washington

Teaching Students with Disabilities majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 142
Master’s Degree 71
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10

Gender Distribution

In Washington, a teaching students with disabilities major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of teaching students with disabilities majors in Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.4%
  • Black or African American: 0.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.5%
  • White: 72.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.7%
  • Other Races: 9.9%
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Jobs for General Special Education Grads in Washington

There are 8,680 people in the state and 475,700 people in the nation working in teaching students with disabilities jobs.

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Wages for General Special Education Jobs in Washington

In this state, teaching students with disabilities grads earn an average of $64,220. Nationwide, they make an average of $63,110.

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There are 10 colleges in Washington that offer teaching students with disabilities degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

87 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
15,197 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The average student takes 4.54 years to complete their degree at WWU. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,017. Of all the students who attend this school, 56% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
12,349 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,335. The full-time teacher rate is 77%.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
7,295 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time. The 1.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
2,756 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,602 a year.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
11,174 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,565 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
31,159 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 78%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
1,638 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years. 52% of the teachers are full time.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
3,601 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. In their early career, SPU grads earn an average salary of $49,228. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

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Seattle University

Seattle
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
7,050 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 78%. The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at Seattle U. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $56,299 after earning their degree at this institution.

General Special Education Careers in WA

Some of the careers teaching students with disabilities majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Special Education Professors 19% $66,440
Middle School Special Education Teachers 19% $64,060
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 18% $65,680
Special Education Preschool Teachers 18% $64,530
Special Education Teachers 18% $60,730

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to teaching students with disabilities.

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Teaching for Gifted & Talented 8
Early Childhood Special Education 6
Teaching for Developmental Delay 1

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